PRECINCT NEWS

AUGUST 2014

WALSH BAY ARTS PRECINCT MASTERPLAN

Environmental Impact Statement: The next Step in the development of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. The development is considered to be of State Significance. Accordingly, Arts NSW have lodged the Environmental Impact Statement for the Materplan with Planning NSW.

The Masterplan allows for the redevelopment of Piers 2/3 and 4/5 and the boardwalk in between. It includes better interaction with the water via steps.

The vision for Walsh Bay is to create a sustainable and activated arts and culture precinct that supports and nurtures Sydney’s home-grown culture and creativity. As a destination, it will be inclusive and accessible to all. It will be alive at all hours of the day and display a vibrant and accessible night life.

BLACKMORES RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sunday 21 September: The Annual Blackmores Running Festival includes 4 popular events that work to Showcase Sydney around the world. Marathon - 42.195 km; Half Marathon - 21.0975km; Bridge Run 9.0km; and the Family Run - 3.5km.

The event takes advantage of Sydney's amazing Harbour backdrop and exposes Walsh Bay to an international audience.

Traffic management is required, and is likely to be similar to last year. 2014 plans and maps have not been finalised, but to help you plan ahead you can check last years plan HERE.

In 2013 - Hickson Road CLOSED from from George Street to Sussex St between 4am and 1.30pm with a special event CLEARWAY from 1am.

2014 plans and maps will be distributed closer to the event

HEALTHY LIVING

Jeff Downes is the Walsh Bay Wellness Guru: August see's the first of Jeff's regular Healty Living Tips. Look out for these as a regular feature of future editions of the Precinct News; Jeff has a Vision - To Live Happily and get the Most out of Life - and he wants to do this together with all of his neighbours who share the Vision.

Jeff Knows How & Lives by Example. He will share his tips here in the Precinct News each Month...

Hi Walsh Bay friends and community. I imagine we’re all having our challenging moments with these chilly winter mornings? Thankfully, followed by incredibly blue skies and unseasonably warm days. A number of people have been asking me lately, what I do to be so well during the winter months?

Pier One Sydney Harbour

Walsh Bay Residents, Family and Friends offer: Pier One Sydney Harbour welcomes you, your family and friends to enjoy an exclusive waterfront experience in the heart of one of the world's most glamorous destinations. Stylish and sophisticated, Pier One is currently undergoing a beautification process to ensure the utmost luxury in a place where time seems suspended. Steeped in history and intricately included into the modern and contemporary design, explore the range of accommodation at Pier One from stunning, stylish absolute waterfront Suites through to the rich comfort of the Heritage rooms. To celebrate Pier One's beautification, Walsh Bay Residents, their family and friends can enjoy an exclusive upto 20% discount on the best available rate. Exactly like nothing else, luxuriate in your perfectly styled room, or dine waterside at the hotel's "soon to be revealed" new restaurant and bar, offering alfresco dining and drinks on the Pier as you take in the majesty of Walsh Bay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. To receive this exclusive offer, quote "LPR" when booking. Offer is available now until the end of December, with bookings made before November 30. Subject to availability. Guests must present ID with Walsh Bay address of their family or friends.

Safe in Walsh Bay

Rocks Police: Its great to see the Rocks Police as regulars in the Precinct. Walsh Bay is happy that the Rocks Police make the effort to understand the area and choose Walsh Bay for their Coffee. Whether it is the Motor Cycles, the Water Police, the Bicycles, the RBT's it is nice to know that Walsh Bay is well serviced by our trusty Police Force. As a result Walsh Bay is an amazing part of the City where everybody can feel safe, relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.

STC

Kryptonite: Playing at Wharf 1 Theatre at Pier 4 in Walsh Bay. From 11 September to 18 October.

Walsh Bay Arts Festival

Sunday 7th December: The Festival; continues to develop and promises to be a wonderful showcase of all things amazing in Walsh Bay, thanks to the hard work of Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce.

The Resident Arts Organisations, and the cafes and restaurants will join together to give Sydneysiders a unique insight into 'WHAT' and 'HOW' Walsh Bay is becoming famous for.

The perfect partner for such a 'Sparking" Event on the Walsh Bay wharves over 'Sparkling' Sydney Harbour is the first ever Festival promoting Sparkling Wine. Known as 'Sparkling Sydney' this new event is set to ensure the lasting and financial success of the Walsh Bay Arts Festival.

Don't Miss it! Put this date in your diary and check the Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce Website for updates as the time comes nearer.

Dry July Wrap up

Successful - $996 Raised for Adults Living with Cancer: Well I won't say it was easy but A Dry July it was. Now for all those Questions I keep getting asked; Do I feel healthier? NO!; Did I lose Weight? - NO!; Did I save money? - NO!; and finally Would I do it again? - Well I leave that for you to work out!

Thanks to all those who donated it definitely helped keep up the motivation and resist the temptations - and there were plenty.

For those who said they would donate and feel guilty that time got by - well don't feel bad, it is Not Too Late! Donations are open on the website till the end of August.

Walsh Bay (Bar) Cycles Around the World

Cycling Around the World with Walsh Bay: After Albert lead a team of Walsh Bay adventurers to Italy the adventure continues with Walsh Bay cycling enthusiasts proudly wearing the Walsh Bay Kit. And it doesn't stop there.

Biennale of sydney

Changing of the Guard: Walsh Bay would like to acknowledge the great work that Ben Stout did as the Executive Director for the Biennale of Sydney. Working with Ben over the past 6 years has been a pleasure. Good Luck with Whatever is Next Ben!! Welcome to Stephanie Rosenthal, recently appointed as Artistic Director. We look forward to continuing the long relationship between the Biennale and Walsh Bay.

ATYP

Sugarland - Opens Soon: Playing at the ATYP Studio 1 in Walsh Bay From 27 August to 13 September. Click [HERE] to get the $20 Earlybird Special until August 15. Click HERE for WHATS ON at ATYP

Walsh Bay

Website: The Walsh Bay Website will provide all the information you need about the Precinct, including CONTACTS, CONTRACTORS and NEWS

RAG

July Newsletter:Click HERE to Download the latest edition of the Millers Point, Dawes Point, The Rocks and Walsh bay Residents Action Group Newsletter.